GeForce Go 7900 GS vs GeForce GT 120
GeForce Go 7900 GS
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is positioned at rank 383 and the GeForce GT 120 is on rank 317, so the GeForce GT 120 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 120 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GS.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 120 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7900 GS and GeForce GT 120
GeForce Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
GeForce GT 120
The GeForce GT 120 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 188 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7900 GS scores 178 versus the GeForce GT 120's 188 — the GeForce GT 120 leads by 5.6%. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 120 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 384 (GeForce GT 120).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 178 | 188+6% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7900 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 120 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 120). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.0+11% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.3+57% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs No (GeForce GT 120). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 120).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GS draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 120's 30W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 120 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 65°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.9 | 6.3+7% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 120 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | N14P-GT | GP108 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #616 | #641 |
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